Preschool choice

My youngest will be starting preschool in the fall. He is 3 and the school where my older 2 went is closing I truly would like a 2 day a week program for this coming fall and then 3 to 4 days a week when he is 4. So far I have 2 choices: a 2 day a week program just around the corner. Not a super nice building, but the teachers seem fine and the teacher to child ratio is 1:4. The second option is a 3 day a week program about 15 minutes away. The classroom is super nice and I really liked the teachers I met. The child to teacher ratio is 1:9. Which would you choose?

I would choose the closer one with the better ratio. No question. Kids don't care about the state of the building (as long as it's not a safety issue). A lot of daycares around here try to outdo each other with brand new buildings, climbing walls, and iPads for every kid. Three year olds do not need all that. We went with a more affordable place without bells and whistles, but with awesome teachers and curriculum. No regrets.

A 1:4 ratio for 3 year olds is phenomenal. I think around here it's 1:8 or 1:10 for that age.

My kids go to the same preschool I went to... so it’s an older building. It’s always clean and I love the staff. Personally, I think 3 days is too much for a 3 year old. I enroll mine in the 2 day classroom. If that’s not something you are concerned about then it just depends on which one you like better. Is price a factor?

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My kids go to the same preschool I went to... so it’s an older building. It...

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01/29/2018

My kids go to the same preschool I went to... so it’s an older building. It’s always clean and I love the staff. Personally, I think 3 days is too much for a 3 year old. I enroll mine in the 2 day classroom. If that’s not something you are concerned about then it just depends on which one you like better. Is price a factor?

I prefer a 2 day a week program as well. Price is not a factor as they are similar in that regard.

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